Walton-on-the-Naze

A traditional seaside resort featuring sandy beaches, seafront gardens and the unique charm and character of the pastel-coloured beach huts that crescendo along the cliffs.

The main shopping area is made up of a mix of independent shops and a the more familiar high street names.  A variety of food and drink facilities are on offer ranging from cafes, pubs and restaurants to takeaways.

The unusual war memorial located opposite All Saints Church commemorates a Halifax crew who all died when they crashed on the Naze. It also pays tribute to Herbert George Columbine, who was awarded the VC.  It also stands as a tribute to those lost from HMS Conquest during World War I.

Situated on the road between Frinton and Walton is Pedlars Wood.  The wood is separated into two areas – the Frinton side is a woodland walk open to the public, the Walton side has an educational nature trail which is accessible by appointment only.

The 5-acre Walton Pier complex offers computerised bowling lanes, a wide choice of indoor funfair rides and sea angling. The original 150ft pier was built at Walton-on-the-Naze in 1830, one of the earliest in the country, for landing goods and passengers on steamers to Walton, a very popular holiday destination. The pier was lengthened to 330ft in 1848. Some years later, a severe storm washed the first pier out to sea and a second pier measuring 530ft, owned by the Walton Pier & Hotel Company Ltd, was built by Peter Schuyler Bruff.

The town itself illustrates the character of an early Victorian seaside resort. The seafront was developed in 1825 and Marine Parade, then named The Crescent, was built in 1832.

For local information and accommodation details contact:
Visitor Information Centre (located with Clacton Town Hall, CO15 1SE) on 01255 686633.
Walton-on-the-Naze Community Forum local information & events can be found by clicking the link:  Walton Info